I recently sent a 7'3" MH rod back to the company to get a different model. They sent the same model back. That was after they sent me two of the same rods, when I only paid for one. They said I could keep the extra rod. I now have two 7'3" MH Fast action rods. I am likely selling one rod to my buddy for $100. I also have two Tournament ZX rods from Cabala's. One spinning and one casting. I have had great luck with their customer service in the past. Both rods are like new, so I know I will be able to exchange them for different models. I have no heavy powered rods. I find that I will need one in the spring and summer this year. I am lucky, because I have a bit of time to think about this. I find the tournament ZX rods really well balanced, comfortable, and sensitive. They break often, but Cabela's has great customer service, so I am not worried. With the $100, I plan on getting another rod. Here is a list of the rods I like, which I can get for around $100:

 

• Duckett Ghost (7'3" H, 7'6" XH)
• Cabala's Tournament ZX (7'3" H, 7'6" H)
• Powell Inferno (7'6" H)
• Powell Max 3D (7'1" ML)
• Dobyns Fury (7'3" H, 7'6" MH, 7' ML)
• (***) Fishing O M N (6'10" ML XF)

 

I am leaning towards exchanging the ZX Spinning rod for a 7'3" H ZX. I would then buy a Powell Max 3D 7'1" ML XF. My second choice would be to buy a Dobyns Fury.

Is it your fault or the rod's that they break a lot?  Personally I wouldn't care how good their customer service is if I had to keep taking a rod back to be replaced because it broke.  Looks to me like you've been doing a lot of research.

I would go with 133  Fishing O M N, I have 2 and an envy. One of the O M N is a 6'10" medium fast action, its a great rod. I haven't had to go through their customer service yet but I  have heard it is good. But any of the rods on your list are nice. 

3 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

Is it your fault or the rod's that they break a lot?  Personally I wouldn't care how good their customer service is if I had to keep taking a rod back to be replaced because it broke.  Looks to me like you've been doing a lot of research.

 

They are good rods, I will continue to buy them. And no, the banks are not very durable, so they break after a while.

20 minutes ago, CrustyMono said:

 

They are good rods, I will continue to buy them. And no, the banks are not very durable, so they break after a while.

I've had mine for 3 yrs now, no breaks yet.  One of them has been used a lot too.